Overhead pot rack installation

put eye screws into the ceiling joists.

alternately span ceiling joists above the ceiling with 2x4 and use eye bolts or eye screws.

alternately span a few ceiling joists below the ceiling with some decorative 1x4 boards which are wood screwed ampley to the ceiling joists with a bunch of large wood screws. you can put toggle bolts through these decorative 1x4 boards.